2009 BMW F650GS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,320miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 BMW F650GS, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,320 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine stopped (but did not seize) and vehicle started rapid deceleration. The loss of power was instantaneous, but approximately 1 minute earlier the instrument display had gone blank. There were no prior indications of trouble. When power loss occurred, I pulled in the clutch and coasted to a stop at the side of the road. Subsequently testing showed that battery was discharged and loss of power was due to failure of charging system, specifically, failure of generator stator (generator in this vehicle uses permanent magnet rotor and wound stator).”
NHTSA complaint #10505122, filed 2013-03, 20,320 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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